Formula · 6.2

Brand · 6.2

Concept · violet pigments + ceramide 3 · Russia

Concept Blond Explosion silver shampoo for light shades

Concept Blond Explosion silver shampoo for light shades
6.2

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence1.0Effect supported by studies
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “brassiness of bleached hair” — 100 %; a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Cleansing base0.7Harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 31 % of SLS; film: silicones
  • Tolerance0.2Rinse-off product; debatable groups: benzyl alcohol, isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI) (skin test positive in 6 of 100 tested), isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested), violet toning dyes
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • dry skin
  • children
  • bleached and grey hair
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
  • dry scalpmay dry
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: The yellow cast of blonde is cancelled by violet pigment — the complementary colour on the colour wheel. Any direct violet dye that settles on the hair is enough; it lasts 1–3 washes. There are no separate “anti-brassiness actives” — only the pigment works.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
  • morning
  • evening
on skin — morning and evening after cleansing; in shampoo and conditioner — at every wash
When to expect an effect: barrier, dryness — 2–4 weeks

Ingredients — 33 components · 1 works

What works: 1 of 33 ingredients: ceramides. The yellow cast of blonde is cancelled by violet pigment — the complementary colour on the colour wheel. Any direct violet dye that settles on the hair is enough; it lasts 1–3 washes. There are no separate “anti-brassiness actives” — only the pigment works.

Strengths: actives and evidence, completeness for the purpose

What lowers the score: cleansing base: harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES): sodium laureth sulfate — the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance, limonene — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works; isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI): methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone; benzyl alcohol; violet toning dyes: Disperse Violet 1, HC Blue 2

  • Aqua base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine base: coating, fillers · a mild amphoteric surfactant: it builds dense foam and softens the harsh sulfates next to it. It occasionally causes contact allergy, and the culprit is a manufacturing impurity rather than the ingredient itself.
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate questions · the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products
  • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate base: coating, fillers · an amphoteric surfactant: gentle cleansing and stable foam, a usual partner to the sugar surfactants.
  • Sodium Chloride base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate base: coating, fillers · a mild anionic surfactant: it foams almost like the sulfates but is tolerated far better. Common in baby products.
  • Propylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Glycol Distearate base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • PEG-12 Dimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Ethoxydiglycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Behentrimonium Chloride base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • PPG-15 Stearyl Ether base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Polyquaternium-68 base: coating, fillers · holds the shape of a hairstyle
  • Hydroxypropyl Guar base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Phenyl Trimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Glyceryl Linoleate base: coating, fillers · fills the gaps between skin flakes, so the surface feels smooth
  • Glyceryl Linolenate base: coating, fillers · fills the gaps between skin flakes, so the surface feels smooth
  • Ceramide 3 works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP
  • Polyquaternium-10 base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate base: coating, fillers · cleanse and bind water with oils; milder than the sulfate ones
  • PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate base: coating, fillers · coating glazing agent
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Parfum questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • Sodium Acetate label wording · an allergen (sodium (salt)) — matters when limiting salt, for example with blood pressure; the label says it is absent
  • Isopropyl Alcohol base: coating, fillers · a volatile solvent alcohol, evaporates without residue; does not clog pores
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • Methylisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • Limonene questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • Benzyl Alcohol questions · a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.
  • Disperse Violet 1 questions · direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • HC Blue 2 questions · direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes

Concept Blond Explosion silver shampoo for light shades is a product whose active ingredient is ceramides. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is supported by studies: restore the barrier and hold moisture in dry and atopic skin — clinical data. The formula has 33 ingredients, 1 of which does the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products); Parfum, Limonene (the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works); Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone; Benzyl Alcohol; Disperse Violet 1, HC Blue 2. The yellow cast of blonde is cancelled by violet pigment — the complementary colour on the colour wheel. Any direct violet dye that settles on the hair is enough; it lasts 1–3 washes. There are no separate “anti-brassiness actives” — only the pigment works. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), formaldehyde releasers, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, dry skin, children, bleached and grey hair. sensitive skin, atopic skin, dry scalp — ask a doctor. fragrance allergy, prone to contact allergy — not without a doctor. Use: on skin — morning and evening after cleansing; in shampoo and conditioner — at every wash. When to expect an effect: barrier, dryness — 2–4 weeks. Label score — 6.2 out of 10 (harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (sles); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 31 % of sls; film: silicones; rinse-off product; debatable groups: benzyl alcohol, isothiazolinone preservatives (mit/mci) (skin test positive in 6 of 100 tested), isothiazolinone preservatives (mit/mci), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested), violet toning dyes). Per the pack: do not leave on longer than stated — a lilac tint is possible; avoid the eyes. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction
  • prone to contact allergyone of the most frequent cosmetic allergens

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: do not leave on longer than stated — a lilac tint is possible; avoid the eyes. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Is this product right for your hair?

The score describes the formula, not your hair: a sulfate shampoo suits an oily scalp and fails a dry, sensitive one. Tell us about your hair, scalp and the problem — shedding, dandruff, oiliness, dryness — and we will build a routine and say whether this product suits you.

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